51 41 001 Replacing Front Left Or Right Door Trim

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove AIRBAG MODULE IN FRONT DOOR .
• Remove WOODEN STRIP IN DOOR TRIM (FRONT) .
• Remove CHEST STRIP (CHROME STRIP) .
• Remove DECORATIVE STRIP (LIGHT STRIP) .
• Remove INSIDE DOOR OPENER .
• Remove AIR OUTLET TRIM AND AIR DUCT .
• Remove FOOTWELL LIGHT .
• Remove SPEAKER TRIM ON DOOR TRIM PANEL 

Unlock catches (1) and remove trim (2) in direction of arrow from door trim (3).

Replace all clips (4).

Feed out airbag label and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Trim From Door Trim

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Unclip wiring harness (5) from door trim (6).

Plug connections:

1. Footwell lighting
2. Control unit
3. Rocker switch for window operation
4. Decorative strip (light strip)

Fig 2: Locating Decorative Strip, Rocker Switch, Control Unit And Footwell Lighting

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